oc-plain-dealer 1921-07-12

SHERIFF SAYS GANG OF BURGLARS BUSY That practically all of the burglars "jobs" perpetrated in the smaller towns of the county in the past year or two were engineered by some "master mind" in Los Angeles, is the opinion of Sheriff C. E. Jackson. "At least one thing is, certain," said Jackson. "All of the loot is taken to the metropolis where it is disposed of. The men who are pulling these jobs are not amateurs. They are old heads at the business. They hold the stolen goods until they think the authorities have forgotten their latest robbery and then sell it to second hand dealers or other unsuspecting merchants in the city." Jackson and his deputies have succeeded in rounding up several of the burglars by tracing them thru their transactions in Los Angeles with second hand men. Many of the jobs are the work of Mexicans. White men and negroes have been connected with other raids. Each band has its respective leaders. One of the latest Orange-co robberies to mystify the authorities was the "job" at the Parsons general store at Talbert. Early last Wednesday morning about $500 worth of merchandise, including shoes, men's clothing, dry goods and automobile tires, was stolen. It is believed that the thieves hauled the loot away in an automobile. The thieves entered by prying the locks off the rear door. Tracks of women's shoes were found in the rear of the store and it is believed that two of the gang were women. The biggest burglary perpetrated this year was carried out at Placentia when the "Swellidon" store was robbed on the night of February 4. Eighty suits of men's clothing and other wearing apparel, valued at $2,000, was carted away from the store some time between midnight and 3 a.m. The property belonged to J. H. Stern and L. Malter. The larger part of the stolen goods was recovered by Orange county authorities a few weeks after the robbery. It was found in the home of a Mexican woman in Los Angeles. Further investigation revealed the whereabouts of two of the thieves. They were arrested and later pleaded guilty to the charge against them. vigilance the burglaries seem to occur at regular intervals. And by the time the authorities can be notified the thieves are well on their way to the metropolis, if not already there. DUNTON REPORTS BUSINESS RECORD George Dunton, Ford and Fordson agent for Anaheim, reports business was never better with him. In June he made deliveries of 24 new and 13 used cars and five new and three used tractors, total 55. Orders totalled 63, a record for one month. July today has been even better with sales of 24 cars and tractors up to last night. Sales to the corresponding date last month totalled 20. COUNTY TRUSTEES PLAN FOR MEETING With statistics in regard to juvenile delinquency in Orange co well in hand, a number of persons interested in a county parental school were prepared today to meet with school trustees of the county in their annual meeting at the Santa Ana armory Wednesday. Many other questions will be touched upon by the trustees during the day, among them being the school bills enacted by the recent legislation; school budgets for the year of 1921-1922; purchasing supplies; the annexation of rural districts to a high school district; joining the county library. Of them all, however, the parental school looms largest. It is stated by W. C. Roberts, county school attendance officer, that there are always a certain number of incorrigible truants. Returning them to school one day is followed by their unexplained absence the next day, he said. VOLUNTEERS BUILD HOUSE AND TABLES Blisters and sore muscles were acquired by a number of business men thrustenous work—at least, to them it was strenuous—in getting the Boy Scout summer camp in Santiago canyon into shape for the opening of the camp July 18. E. E. Heida, county scout executive, and a group of Boy Scouts cut a road thru the brush to the secluded spot where the camp is being es- robbed on the night of February 4. Eighty suits of men's clothing and other wearing apparel, valued at $2,000, was carted away from the store some time between midnight and 3 a.m. The property belonged to J. H. Stern and L. Malter. The larger part of the stolen goods was recovered by Orange county authorities a few weeks after the robbery. It was found in the home of a Mexican woman in Los Angeles. Further investigation revealed the whereabouts of two of the thieves. They were arrested and later pleaded guilty to the charge against them. Both are now serving terms in San Quentin. Among other small town merchants to be imposed upon by the organized gang of thieves are O. J. Day Cash grocery at Westminster; Frank Blissett, hardware merchant of Garden Grove; L. A. Smith, hardware dealer at Newport, and the White House grocery and merchandise store at Buena Park. Day's store at Westminster was looted at about $300 worth of goods on the night of June 29, clothing and silverware being the choice articles selected by the thieves. The burglars pried a board off the front of the store, directly over the door. One man then dropped on the inside and lifted the latch. An automobile was driven up to the place and the loot was carted off. Day also lost about $60 worth of merchandise March 26 when burglaries secured a box of dry goods which was stored in the freight depot at Westminster. They evidently entered the place with a skeleton key. About two months ago the L. A. Smith Hardware company store at Newport was robbed of about $20 worth of knives and rifle ammunition. And the Frank Blisset Hardware store at Garden Grove was robbed about the same time of $75.00 worth of razors, knives, guns, etc. The thieves entered the latter place by prying off a board of a tool shed which joins the store in the rear. On March 10, last, the White House Grocery and Merchandise store at Buena Park was robbed of clothing valued at about $200. Forty pieces of mail also were taken from that place. Orange county authorities cooperated with San Diego officers in the forlorn hope of arresting the thieves who looted the Charles Borden store in Oceanside. Twenty-three suits and about a half dozen shirts were taken from that place about two months ago. Many of the small town merchants are taking precautions to guard against robberies, but despite their VOLUNTEERS BUILD HOUSE AND TABLES Blisters and sore muscles were acquired by a number of business men thru strenuous work—at least, to them it was strenuous—in getting the Boy Scout summer camp in Santiago canyon into shape for the opening of the camp July 18. E. E. Heida, county scout executive, and a group of Boy Scouts cut a road through the brush to the secluded spot where the camp is being established. Owing to the fact that it was impossible to reach the camp with an automobile or truck, lumber had to be carried across the creek and to the building site. The volunteers who helped with the work were the pack animals. Under the plans of the county organization, each troop of Boy Scouts is to be allowed two weeks in the county camp. About 250 boys will be in the camp during the summer. WOMAN TELLS GALE TERRORS ON STEAMER Mrs. Wayson Meredith Weatherbee of Olio, Hawaii, has been visiting in Santa Ana with her sister, Mrs. Victor Walker. Mrs. Meredith arrived Friday from her island home for a visit with her mother, Mrs. A. B. Bush, of Los Angeles, and plans to spend a part of her time with her sisters, Mrs. Walker of this city and Mrs. Ava Mount of Orange. Her trip home was made on the steamer Matsonia and proved a thrilling experience as the vessel encountered a three-day storm which was unexpected at this season of the year and which found the steamer too heavily laden to ride it well. One of the women passengers was severely cut by glass from a porthole broken by the force of the waves and Mrs. Weatherbee stated that all of the passengers were in water up to their knees for the greater part of the three days' storm. INDICAR VICTIM RECOVERS Aniga, 9-year old Mexican boy, who was badly cut and bruised Thursday when he was struck by a handcar at Hansen, is rapidly recovering from his injuries at the county hospital. Zuniga was herding cattle when he lay on the Pacific Electric right of way and fell sleep. The four men who were operating the hand-car failed to see the youth in time to prevent the accident. If it's from Witman's it’s good! No. of Bank: 571 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE SOUTHERN COUNTY BANK At Anaheim, California, as of the close of business on the 30th day of June, 1921. RESOURCES 1. Loans and Discounts (Excluding Redeemounts) $325,064.17 $207,998.95 $533,063.12 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE SOUTHERN COUNTY BANK At Anaheim, California, as of the close of business on the 30th day of June, 1921. RESOURCES 1. Loans and Discounts (Excluding Rediscounts) $325,064.17 $207,998.95 $533,063.12 4. Overdrafts 2,013.72 2,013.72 8. Bonds, Warrants and Other Securities (Including Premium thereon, less all offsetting Bond Adjustment Accounts) 39,500.39 38,574.87 78,075.26 10. Bank Premises, Furniture and Fixtures and Safe Deposit Valuits 4,300.00 2,200.00 6,500.00 12. Due from Reserve Banks (Excluding Item 14) 15,104.65 18,135.33 33,239.98 15. Actual Cash on Hand 26,463.59 13,065.00 37,528.59 16. Exchanges for Clearing House 3,268.60 5,000.00 8,268.60 17. Checks and Other Cash Items... 7,305.54 7,305.54 19. Other Resources ... 833.58 833.58 TOTAL $423,854.24 $282,974.15 $706,828.39 LIABILITIES 20. Capital Paid in $ 55,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 75,000.00 21. Surplus 1,000.00 6,000.00 7,000.00 22. All Undivided Profits (Less Expenses, Interest and Taxes Paid) 5,325.23 5,954.51 11,279.74 27. Dividends Unpaid 2,292.50 2,292.50 28. Individual Deposits Subject to Check 292,336.58 292,336.58 29. Savings Deposits 208,264.35 208,264.35 20. Demand Certificates of Deposit... 9,821.76 9,821.76 21. Time Certificates of Deposit ... 35,255.29 35,255.29 23. Cashiers' Checks 28,078.17 28,078.17 24. State, County and Municipal Deposits 30,000.00 7,500.00 27,500.00 TOTAL $423,854.24 $282,974.15 $706,828.39 State of California, County of Orange, as. A. Nagel, Vice-President, and H. A. Hawley, Cashier of The Southern County Bank, Anaheim, Cal., being duly sworn each for himself says he has a personal knowledge of the matters contained in the foregoing report of condition and that every allegation, statement; matter and thing therein contained is true in the best of his knowledge and belief. A. NAGEL, Vice-President. H. A. HAWLEY, Cashier. Severally subscribed and sworn to before me both deponents, the 12th day of July, 1921. ROGER C. DUTTON, Notary Public in and for said County of Orange, State of California. ``` MINNEAPOLIS MAN JOINS M. E. BEEBE That Anaheim impresses outsiders as the business center of Northern Orange-co, or one might a well say the entire county, is borne out again in the arrival yesterday of C.R. Harrison of Minneapolis, Minn., who will be associated with M.E. Beebe in the insurance business, the firm to be known as Beebe & Harrison. His coming to this city is the result of a visit here last winter when he and his family were touring So. Calif. seeking a possible location. Mr. Beebe and Mr. Harrison have been warm personal friends for many years, the two having been formerly associated in business in Fargo, N.D. The insurance business is not a new line of endeavor for Mr. Harrison, as he has had previous experience in this line of work. For eight years, however, he has been manager of the Radford Co., sash and door manufacturers, of Minneapolis, also president of the Mississippi River Valley Lumbermen's association. His family, now in San Diego will arrive in this city shortly. MEXICAN DYING AS RESULT OF CRASH Francisco Aguilar, 37, Mexican, was believed to be dying at the county hospital today of pneumonia and other complications which developed following an accident late Saturday night in which he was badly hurt. Dr. H.E. Zaizer said that the man's recovery was not expected. Aguilar and another Mexican whose name has not been learned by the authorities were riding in a buggy on Myrtle-boulevard between Flores and Catalina-st, Los Alamitos. Late Saturday night when their rig was struck by an automobile driven by Felix Steppe, of Los Alamitos. According to Steppe there was no lights on the buggy and it was being griden on the wrong side of the highway. Aguilar sustained a deep gash in his forehead and internal injuries. BALWIN Refrigerator—Stroup-Barnes Furniture Co. GETS CONTRACT FOR % MILE OF PIPE William Gregg, of Anaheim, has let a contract to William Trapp Jr., for three-quarters of a mile of 12 and 14 inch cement pipe, to be used on the ranchen at Rio Vista. Mr. Gregg recently put a well down on one of his ranches and the water will be piped to the other, this being the second large contract he has let to Trapp this season. BUILDING PERMITS L.S. Hutchings, residence 16x24, on E.Adele-st between Paulina and Orange-st, cost $1200. E.B. Merritt, alter frame residence on Philadelphia-st between Center-st and Broadway, cost $100. BENNER SHEET METAL WORKS We make anything you want of Tin, Zinc, Copper or Galvanized Sheets. Rear 219 S. Lemon St. Phone 348-W Anaheim, Cal. Drive In If your car needs repairing. We have ample space to take care of your needs in our new location and insure you the same old reliable service. 252 North Los Angeles St. Where we will take care of all Paige service and general automobile repairing. Torres & Terry Tow Car Service Phone 713 Auto Accessories Do you need anything in this line? Motorcycle Officer Carr Back on Job Motorcycle Officer O. K. Carr is riding the county highways again, having resumed his active duties Saturday evening. Carr was severely injured April 22, last, when he smashed into an auto driven by George Shoebridge. Carr sustained a fracture of both ankles and a bad cut over his left eye. He was in the county hospital for several days and walked with the aid of crutches for several weeks. Traffic Officer H. S. Warner, whose wife died last week, also was riding the highways again today. Officer Vernon ("Shorty") Myers is on his vacation. He and his wife are enjoying a brief sojourn in Bear Valley. —Do you need anything in this line? —If so, come in and examine our complete stock — here you will find just what you want. —Prices are right, too. CHAS. H. MANN 210 S. 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This is a Studebaker Year HARRY D. RILEY 151 So. Los Angeles St., Anaheim STUDEBAKER DISTRIBUTOR NEW PRICES OF STUDEBAKER CARS Delivered in Orange County—war tax included Touring Cars and Roadsters SIX 2-PASS. ROADSTER.....$1550 SIX TOURING CAR.....1575 L-SIX 2-PASS. ROADSTER.....1845 L-SIX TOURING CAR.....1895 L-SIX 4-PASS. ROADSTER.....1895 TOURING CAR.....2325 Coupes and Sedans LIGHT-SIX 2-PASS. COUPE ROADSTER $1950 LIGHT-SIX 5-PASS. SEDAN.....2275 SPECIAL-SIX 4-PASS. COUPE.....2795 SPECIAL-SIX 5-PASS. SEDAN.....2895 BIG-SIX 4-PASS. COUPE.....3250 BIG-SIX 7-PASS. SEDAN.....3350 ALL STUDEBAKER CARS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CORD TIRES